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The Gulf News Obituaries
February 2011

The Gulf News
is a community newspaper for Port aux Basques and vicinity.
It is published weekly on Monday.

ANDERSON, John W.
November 13, 1921 - February 4, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John W
Anderson announces his passing on Friday
February 4, 2011 at Mountain Hope Manor
in Port aux Basques at the age of 89 years. Born at Port aux Basques
NL, John was the son of the late Howard and Hannah Jane Anderson (nee
Matthews). He was also predeceased by his wife Eva in 2004. Brothers
Hewitt, Llewelyn, Charles. Sister Ethel Young. Brothers-in-law Matthew
Young, James Buffett. Sisters-in-law Irene Anderson, Mary Anderson.
He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his loving family
Sylvia (Albert) Osmond of Port aux Basques NL, Jane (Gord) Lawrence
of Gander NL, James (Diane) Anderson of Port aux Basques NL, Diane
Froude of Vancouver BC, Linda (Don) Eustace of Port aux Basques NL;
Grandchildren Johnny, Lorne, Jimmy, Eddie, Bob, Darlene, Heather, Ronnie,
Philip, Rhoda, Heidi, Trina, Steven, Brian, Jamie, Tanya, Ryan; 31
Great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; Brothers Bert Anderson,
Arthur Anderson (Elsie), Gerald Anderson (Kay) all of Port aux Basques,
NL; Sister Lillian (Clyde) Cribb of Alberta, Sisters-in-law Eileen
Anderson of Port aux Basques, Cherry Buffett of Bay D'espoir NL and
a large circle of nieces, nephews, many friends and his family at the
manor. Visitation took place on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday
from 2-4pm and 7-9pm from East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.
Funeral service took place on Monday, February 7, 2011, 2 PM at St.
James Anglican Church , Channel officiated by Rev. Clayton Billiard.
Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements
were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques 695-2300
www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

HILLIARD, Sheila Yevonne
March 8, 1940 - February 8, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sheila
Hilliard announces her passing on Tuesday February
8, 2011 at Dr. Charles L
Legrow Health Center, at the age of 70 years. Born at Liverpool NS,
Sheila was the daughter of the late Edward and Zhelma Buchanan. She
was also predeceased by her husband Emmanuel Hilliard, common law spouse
Clifford Hilliard, and her brother Walter Buchanan in 2010. She leaves
to mourn with many fond and precious memories, her loving children;
Eddie (Ruthie) Hilliard Codroy, Pauline Hilliard Ontario, Deborah Field
(Jay), Sandra Downey (Leonard) all of Alberta, David (Heather) Hilliard
Ontario, Philip (Cindy) Hilliard Ontario, Ivan (Marsha) Hilliard, Heather
Janes (Billy), all of Codroy. She will be greatly missed by her sisters
and brothers; Sandra United States, Bernie (Carol) Buchanan, John Eddy
(Ann) Buchanan, Georgina MacIntrye (Joey), Wilena Quirk (Bill), Theresa
Quirk (Gower) all of Nova Scotia, Ivan (Donna) Buchanan Alberta, Lee
(Jane) Buchanan New Brunswick. Loving grandmother of Paul, Nicole,
Crystal, Bradley, Travis, Kyle, Victoria, Breanna, Bianca. Wonderful
great grandmother of Cassie, Lance, Mikila, she will also be missed
by a large circle of nieces, nephews, and many friends. To honor Sheila's
wishes cremation has taken place. The family received friends at Holy
Trinity Anglican Church in Codroy from 7-9 PM on Friday February 11.
A celebration of Sheila's life took place on Saturday February 12,
11 AM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Peter Boote.
Interment followed at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.
www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

KENDELL, Harvey
June 11, 1950 - February 4, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harvey
Kendell announces his passing on Friday February
4, 2011 at Dr. Charles L Legrow
Health Center in Port aux Basques at the age of 60 years. Born at Codroy,
Harvey was the son of the late Archibald and Gladys Kendell. He was
also predeceased by his brother Alfred in September of 2010, and his
mother and father in law, Mary and Benjamin Buffett. Leaving to mourn
with many fond and precious memories his loving family; devoted wife
Joan Kendell. Daughters; Tanya (Rick) O'Quinn Sackville NS, Raylene
Kendell (Brandon) Codroy, stepson Alvin Kendell (Julie) Corner Brook.
Grandchildren; Breanna, Drew, Brooklyn. Brother Allan Kendell of Codroy.
He will also be sadly missed by his in laws; Elsie (Hugh) Fudge Carbonear,
Jim (Christine) Buffett Port aux Basques, Peter (Jessie) Buffett Fortune
NL, Joe (Geraldine) Buffett Sackville NS, Wanda (Paul) Foote St. John's
NL, Louise Kendall Woodville. Harvey will be especially missed by his
dog Sonny whom he was very fond of, and a large circle of nieces, nephews,
and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Saturday and Sunday
at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Codroy. Funeral services took place
on Monday February 7, 10 AM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, officiated
by Rev. Peter Boote. Interment followed at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port
aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

KETTLE, Lucy
April 25, 1928 - February 9, 2011 It is great sadness that the family of the late Lucy
Kettle announces
her passing on Wednesday February 9, 2011 at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health
Center in Port aux Basques at the age of 82 years. Born at Port au
Port, NL Lucy was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Skeard.
She was also predeceased by her husband James Kettle in 1985, son Maxwell
Kettle in 1985, brother Roy Skeard in 2001, 6 brothers-in-law and 4
sisters-in-law. Leaving to mourn with loving and precious memories
children Arthur (Cora) Kettle Port aux Basques, Alice (Norman) Ingram
Port aux Basques, Samuel (Lydia) Kettle Port aux Basques, Ivan (Marilyn)
Kettle Eastern Passage, NS, Sarah (Wayne) Madill Ottawa, Owen (Linda)
Kettle Toronto, Rose Allen Port aux Basques; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren;
sister Delphine Redepenning, sisters-in-law Jane Kettle, Nellie Kettle
and large circle of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation took
place on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at East Haven Funeral
Home. Funeral service took place on Saturday February 12 , 3 PM at
St. Paul's Anglican Church in Grand Bay, officiated by Rev. Peter Boote,
interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.
Funeral arrangements were in care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port
aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

LOMOND, Lena Trixie
December 4, 1929 - February 24, 2011 It is great sadness that the family of the late Lena
Trixie Lomond announces her passing on Thursday,
February 24, 2011 Dr. Charles L
Legrow Health Center in Port aux Basques at the age of 81 years. Born
at Port aux Basques. Lena was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and
Julia Lomond. She was also predeceased by her husband Walter Lomond;
baby daughter Loretta, sisters Martha Hickey, Annie Pike; brother George
Lomond; brothers-in-law Joseph Hickey, Kevin Pike, William fudge. Leaving
to mourn with loving and precious memories son Alec (Sheila) Lomond
Dartmouth NS, granddaughters Claudia Port aux Basques NL, Krystal -
Lee (Doug) Dartmouth NS, grandson Steven Deer Lake NL, Great-grandchildren
Tamika, Jake; brothers William Lomond, Morgan (Mary) Lomond all of
Port aux Basques, sisters Irene (Garland) Musseau Port aux Basques,
Bessie Fudge North Sydney NS; sister-in-law Bev Lomond Port aux Basques
and large circle of extended family, nieces, nephews, and many friends
including those at Long Term Care Dr. Charles L Legrow Center. The
family received friends at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Port aux Basques
on Friday and Saturday 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral services took place
on Sunday February 28, 2PM at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle officiated
by Pastor Jamie Warren. Interment followed at the Pentecostal Cemetery,
Trans Canada Highway. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East
Haven Funeral Home Port aux Basques. 695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Matthews, Stanley It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stanley
G. Matthews announces his passing on Thursday,
February 24, 2011 at the age of
82 years. He leaves to mourn with fond memories his wife Mildred
Matthews, daughters Patty Munden, Darlene Matthews and Son Stanley
P. Matthews. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Don, Ambrose,
Rex and sister Harriet Bentley and families. Loving grandfather of
Cory Munden, Chris Munden, Adriana Matthews - Rocca. Wonderful great
grandfather of Chloe and Sophia, Alex and Jesse. He will be missed
by his son-in-law, Rick Munden, 3 brothers-in-law, Cecil, Art, Paul
Mullins and sisters-in-law, Bessie Gerrard and Miriam Miclon and
families and great friends. To honor Stan's wishes cremation has
taken place. The family held a small ceremony at Rick Munden's home
on Sunday February 27, 2011

OSMOND, Isaac Alfred
December 18, 1928 - February 20, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Isaac
Alfred Osmond announces his passing on Sunday
February 20, 2011 at Legrow Health
Center at the age of 82 years. Born at Port aux Basques, Isaac was
the son of the late Emmanuel and Gertrude Osmond. He was also predeceased
by his father and mother in law Bernall Osmond and Winnifred Wall and
sister Lillian Osmond. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious
memories his loving family; devoted wife Melinda of 49 years marriage.
Daughter Wanda (Craig) King, grandchildren Crystal, Cecilia; great-grand
daughter Toni-Lee. Sisters-in-law Elizabeth Pearce, Rita (Alex) Janes,
Marie (Gord) McNeil all of Cape Ray, Mildred (Earl) Greene of Gaultois
NL. Brothers-in-law Robert (Marjorie) Osmond Cape Ray, Ivan (Dorothy)
Wall Port aux Basques, Wallace Wall PEI. Also a very special friend
Judy (Paul) Martin and family of Ontario, his close friend and buddy
Tony Tulk and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Visitation took place on Monday from 7-9 PM, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9
PM at East Haven Funeral Home, then continued on Wednesday from St.
John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cape Ray. Funeral services took
place on Thursday February 24, 11 AM at St. John The Evangelist Church
in Cape Ray, officiated by Rev. Peter Boote, interment followed at
St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements were
in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.
www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

PARSONS, Pearl Riggs
September 16, 1926 - February 19, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pearl
Parsons announces her passing on Saturday,
February 19, 2011 at Dr. Charles
L Legrow Health Center at the age of 84 years. Born at Lolly Cove,
Fortune Bay, Pearl was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Drake.
She was also predeceased by her brothers Alex and Ben Drake. She leaves
to mourn with many fond and loving memories her family, devoted husband
Heber of 64 years marriage. Children; Joyce (George) Seaward Port aux
Basques, Melvin (Mary) Parsons St. John's NL, Dean (Nora) Parsons Holyrood
NL. Grandchildren Jill (Mark Tucker) Stephenville NL, Jamie (Nadine)
Kelligrews NL, Jason (Melinda) Sylvan Lake AB. Great-grandchildren
Colton, Dawson, Erin, Alex. Sisters Vinnie Keeping St. John's NL, Lilly
(Allando) Tipple Belleoram NL and a large circle of nieces, nephews,
and many friends. Visitation took place on Sunday from 7-9pm, Monday
from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took
place on Tuesday February 22, 2011, 2 PM at St. James Anglican Church
Channel officiated by Rev. Hannah Dicks. Interment followed at St.
James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements were
in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.
www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

RENOUF, Gerald
January 28, 1947 - February 16, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald
Renouf announces his sudden passing on Wednesday,
February 16, 2011 at Dr.
Charles L Legrow Health Center at the age of 64 years. Born at St.
David's, Gerald was predeceased by his father Edgar in 1990, brother
Albert in 1950, brothers-in-law Peter Miller in 1992, Rex Hunt in 2001.
He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his mother Hilda
Viola Renouf St. David's, son Tom Renouf (Joy Pierce) Moncton, NB,
sisters Mona Hunt Stephenville NL, Anne Miller Humber Village NL, Vera
(Glenn) Dove Georges Lake NL, Eileen Jones Brampton ON, Audrey (Richard)
Miller Brampton ON, brother Ossie (Gail) Renouf Richmond BC, aunt Verna
(Ken) Head Gander NL, and a large circle of nephews, nieces and many,
many friends. Visitation took place on Friday from 7-9 PM and Saturday
from 9 -11 AM at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took place
on Saturday February 19, 2 PM at St. Paul's Anglican Church, officiated
by Rev. Peter Boote. Interment followed at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery,
Trans-Canada Highway. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East
Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

THORNE, Percy Thomas
November 26, 1955 - February 18, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Percy
Thomas Thorne announces his sudden passing on Friday
February 18, at his residence
in Burnt Islands at the age of 55 years. Born at Burnt Islands, Percy
was the son of the late John and Irene Thorne. He was also predeceased
by his brothers Jerry and Theodore, sister Isabella, brothers in law;
Gordon Keeping and Hughie Keeping. He leaves to mourn with fond and
precious memories his loving family; devoted wife Bernadine of 30 years,
sister Dorothy (Cecil) Parsons Rose Blanche, brother John (Wanda) Thorne
Port aux Basques. Sister's in law; Mary Throne St. John's, Susie Thorne,
Anderine (Henry) Courtney, Cathy (Cecil) Thorne, Loriann (Eddie) Lawrence,
Yvonne Keeping all of Burnt Islands. Brother's in law; Shawn (Gilda)
Keeping, Jabez (Meta) Keeping all of Burnt Islands, James Leriche Port
aux Basques, mother and father in law, Geraldine and Hughie Keeping
Burnt Islands. Aunts; Evelyn Keeping Burnt Islands, Miriam Edmunds
Isle aux Morts, Myrtle Thorne Halifax NS, and a large circle of nieces,
nephews, and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Saturday
and Sunday at his residence in Burnt Islands. Funeral services took
place on Monday February 21, 2 PM at St. George's Anglican Church in
Burnt Islands, officiated by Rev. Kris Gosse. Interment followed at
Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts road. Funeral arrangements
were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.
www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Page Contributed by: Ivy F. Benoit

Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Wednesday February 20, 2013)

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